Arlington, WA - July 7, 2010 - Republican candidate John Koster announced today an endorsement from the Washington Farm Bureau PAC. The Washington Farm Bureau is a non-partisan, grassroots advocacy organization representing the social and economic interests of farmers and ranchers at both the local and national levels. The Farm Bureau PAC bases its endorsements on candidates' support and understanding of important issues affecting the agricultural community.

Following the endorsement, Koster issued the following statement:

"I'm pleased to have the support of the Washington Farm Bureau PAC as we work together to put Washington families and farmers back to work. It's time to put an end to the destructive anti-jobs policies that are being forced through Congress and onto the backs of working Americans. There are brighter days ahead, but first we must get the federal government out of the way of economic recovery. As long as Congress continues to spend freely and tax American families, business owners, and farmers past their breaking point, we will continue to struggle through difficult times like we're seeing now. I understand this, the Farm Bureau PAC understands this, and the people of Northwest Washington understand this. This endorsement is proof that my campaign is addressing the issues that matter most to our district and I look forward to restoring our common principles that Congress has long forgotten."